A stunning new 80th anniversary hardback edition of this classic
fable. A wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of
what is really important in life, has changed the world forever for
its readers. Often seen as a symbol of childhood innocence, Antoine
de Saint-Exupery’s best-selling book The Little Prince is
cherished by children and adults alike across the globe. Ideal for
children aged 7 and up. This beautiful new anniversary edition
contains the definitive translation by Katherine Woods and all the
original illustrations. The Little Prince joins the ranks of A
Little Princess, The Secret Garden & Peter Pan as a genuine
children's classic of the twentieth century. Antoine De
Saint-Exupéry was born in 1900 in Lyon. In 1921, he began his
training as a pilot By 1926, he had became one of the pioneers of
international postal flight. In 1935 he embarked on a
record-breaking attempt to fly from Paris to Saigon. Nineteen hours
into the flight, his plane crashed in the Sahara desert. He
survived the crash but spent three days battling dehydration,
limited food and hallucinations. On the fourth day, the was
rescued. In part, this experience was the inspiration for The
Little Prince. He continued to fly until World War II, during which
he took self-imposed exile. On 31 July 1944, he disappeared over
the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission.
General
| Imprint: |
Farshore
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
August 2023 |
| Authors: |
Antoine De Saint-Exupery
|
| Translators: |
Katherine Woods
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 154 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
| Pages: |
96 |
| Edition: |
80th Anniversary edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-00-863995-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-00-863995-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780008639952 |
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